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3-0 Defeat to NZ Could Rouse 'Sleeping Giant' India, Says Hazlewood
Team India suffered a series whitewash against New Zealand after losing the third Test match by 25 runs at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the first time in their Test history, which goes back to 1933.
Gavaskar: Bumrah Should Captain India for Entire Australia Tour if Rohit Misses First Test
He feels that once Rohit is available he must make his presence felt on the field as a performer in this important test series only.
IPl 2025: Ponting Suggests Chennai Could Consider Resting Dhoni for a Game
Being an occasional participant in the IPL because of his international retirement declared in 2020, which was the final stage of his playing career, Suresh only features with CSK in the last few seasons, and with his leadership, he managed to lead them to win five IPL titles.
Rahul and Jurel to Depart Early for Australia to Participate in Second 'A' Match
The two are set to play for the second and last four-day match for India A being led by Ruturaj Gaikwad who will start off from 7th of November in Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). They had earlier lost the first game by seven wickets played in Mackay.
Warner: 'I'd Be Nervous in Their Batting Order' Ahead of India-Australia Duel
Just one week since an unprecedented 3-0 loss at home to New Zealand-their first Test series loss in 12 years-another daunting challenge presents itself: a five-Test series against Australia beginning Nov. 22 in Perth.
Kumble: 'The Most Challenging Part is Acknowledging There’s a Problem' Regarding India’s Batting Struggles
He noted that the biggest issue the team under Rohit Sharma's leadership faces is that they have to accept the fact that there is an issue that needs to be sorted out in the batting camp. Chasing 147 for a win at the Wankhede Stadium, India were bowled out for 121, and they became the first Test team to be clean swept on home soil since Australia did it in 1999/2000.
Rohit Stands Firm on Shot Selection in Mumbai Test: 'I Have No Regrets'
"Shot selection in this particular match wasn't up to the mark, starting from me. The only thing I would say is that when you're chasing a target like that, you want to try and put the pressure on the bowlers. You can't allow bowlers to bowl on one particular spot. You have to try and do something about it.".
Rohit Reflects on 'Low Point in My Career' After 0-3 Defeat to NZ, Admits Tactical Mistakes
India were outplayed by New Zealand in all departments of the game, getting shot out for 46 in the first innings of the first Test at Bengaluru they lost by eight wickets, and could manage only 156 in their first innings in the 113-run debacle on a turning track in Pune and were shot out for 121 chasing 147 runs in the second innings on a rank turner at the Wankhede on Sunday and were humbled in three successive Test matches at home for the first time.
India Drops to Second in WTC Standings, Must Win Four of Five Tests in Australia to Secure Final Spot
India lost the third and final Test to New Zealand by 25 runs at Mumbai, giving away the series 0-3, the first whitewash of an Indian Test series at home since South Africa had managed 2-0 in 1999-2000.
3rd Test: Pant's Half-Century Falls Short as NZ Clinches 3-0 Series Sweep with 25-Run Victory
Chasing 147 to win the third Test on a turning and crumbling track, Pant kept India's hopes alive with a brilliant 64. He was out after pulling India past 100 runs and India lost their way as Ajaz Patel (6-57) and Glenn Phillips (3-42) proved the thorn in their side as the hosts suffered another embarrassing defeat that would also hamper their chances of reaching the World Test Championship final.
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